Date: 2019-11-29Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2019/1991 of 28 November 2019 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in KosovoThis designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 (1999) and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence. (EULEX KOSOVO) (EULEX KOSOVO/2/2019)
Executive Summary:
This Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP 2019/1991) appoints Mr. Lars-Gunnar Wigemark as Head of Mission of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX KOSOVO) from December 1, 2019, until June 14, 2020. It repeals Decision CFSP 2019/908, which had temporarily extended the mandate of the previous Head of Mission. The decision was adopted on November 28, 2019, and enters into force on the date of its adoption.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Appointment:**
* Mr. Lars-Gunnar Wigemark is appointed Head of Mission of EULEX KOSOVO.
* The appointment is effective from December 1, 2019, to June 14, 2020.
* **Repeal of Previous Decision:**
* Decision CFSP 2019/908, which extended the mandate of Ms. Alexandra Papadopoulou, is repealed.
* **General Provisions:**
* The decision is without prejudice to positions on status and aligns with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on Kosovo's declaration of independence.
* The decision enters into force on November 28, 2019.
Impact Analysis:
* **Mr. Lars-Gunnar Wigemark:**
* *Impact:* Appointed as the new Head of Mission for EULEX KOSOVO.
* *Action Required:* Assume responsibilities as Head of Mission starting December 1, 2019.
* **EULEX KOSOVO:**
* *Impact:* Leadership transition with a new Head of Mission.
* *Action Required:* Support the new Head of Mission in fulfilling the mission's objectives.
* **Political and Security Committee:**
* *Impact:* Exercising political control and strategic direction of EULEX KOSOVO.
* *Action Required:* Monitor the implementation of the decision and the progress of EULEX KOSOVO under the new Head of Mission.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union: An economic and political union of European countries.
EULEX KOSOVO: The European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo.
Kosovo: A partially recognised state in Southeastern Europe.
Political and Security Committee: A committee within the European Union responsible for political control and strategic direction of EU missions.
Treaty on European Union: One of the primary treaties forming the constitutional basis of the European Union.
Council Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP: A joint action of the Council of the European Union regarding the EULEX KOSOVO mission.
Lars-Gunnar Wigemark: Appointed as Head of Mission of EULEX KOSOVO from 1 December 2019 until 14 June 2020.
Alexandra Papadopoulou: Former Head of Mission of EULEX KOSOVO.
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POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2019/1991
of 28 November 2019
on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (*)
(EULEX KOSOVO) (EULEX KOSOVO/2/2019)
THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 38 thereof,
Having regard to Council Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP of 4 February 2008 on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in
Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO (1), and in particular Article 12(2) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(1) Pursuant to Article 12(2) of Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised, in
accordance with the third paragraph of Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of
exercising political control and strategic direction of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo
(EULEX KOSOVO), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.
(2) On 8 June 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/856 (2) amending Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP and
extending the duration of EULEX KOSOVO until 14 June 2020.
(3) On 29 May 2019, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2019/908 (3), extending the mandate of Ms Alexandra
PAPADOPOULOU as Head of Mission of EULEX KOSOVO for the period from 15 June 2019 to 31 December
2019, with the understanding that this was a temporary extension until a new Head of Mission would be appointed.
(4) On 6 November 2019, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed the
appointment of Mr Lars-Gunnar WIGEMARK as Head of Mission of EULEX KOSOVO from 1 December 2019 until
14 June 2020.
(5) Decision (CFSP) 2019/908 should therefore be repealed,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Mr Lars-Gunnar WIGEMARK is hereby appointed as Head of Mission of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in
Kosovo (EULEX KOSOVO) for the period from 1 December 2019 until 14 June 2020.
Article 2
Decision (CFSP) 2019/908 is hereby repealed.
(*) This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 (1999) and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo
declaration of independence.
(1) OJ L 42, 16.2.2008, p. 92.
(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/856 of 8 June 2018 amending Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP on the European Union Rule of Law
Mission in Kosovo (EULEX KOSOVO) (OJ L 146, 11.6.2018, p. 5).
(3) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2019/908 of 29 May 2019 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the
European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX KOSOVO) (EULEX KOSOVO/1/2019) (OJ L 145, 4.6.2019, p. 19).L 308/106 E N O f f i c i a l J o u r n a l o f t h e E u r o p e a n Union 29.11.2019
Article 3
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
Done at Brussels, 28 November 2019.
For the Political and Security Committee
The Chairperson
S. FROM-EMMESBERGER